Study and Obey

The walls are finished. What next? 

There is more work to be done. The people and the nation are still in a fragile state. It is often after a big victory that temptation strikes the hardest. What wil…

This sermon looks at the first servant song in Isaiah 42. What is the identity of the servant? What was his character like? What was his mission?

We will dive deep into the text to understand who the …

Plots. Intrigue. Schemes. Opposition. Temptation. Conspiracy.

The closer Nehemiah and the people got to finishing the wall, the more intense the opposition they faced. 

In this chapter, every manner of…

Nehemiah had faced and handled intense opposition from outside. Now the nation faced an internal crisis. The rich were exploiting the poor. They were taking advantage of others because they could. No…

Serving God is often not easy. Nehemiah was serious about helping God's people. He had spent months planning, preparing, and praying. God opened the door for him to go to Jerusalem with the blessing …

After months of prayer, preparation, and planning, it was time to rebuild the wall. Nehemiah organized the people into groups, and each group repaired the wall in front of their own homes.

From this B…

Nehemiah had spent months praying about the desperate state of his people and the city of Jerusalem. This showed his heart of compassion. But Nehemiah didn't just think about the problem, he was a ma…

Nehemiah is very practical book about a very interesting time in Israel's history. From the Bible study on this book, we will learn key themes about perseverance, prayer, building God's kingdom, lead…

This sermon was originally shared in church on April 9th, 2023 for resurrection Sunday. It looks at the suffering servant in Isaiah 53.

The chapter is emotionally moving and rich theologically. Learn …

This Philemon 17-25 Bible study concludes Paul's letter to Philemon. In his appeal on behalf of the slave (now his brother) Onesimus, Paul gets personal. He uses every tool in his toolbox to encourag…

 This Philemon 11-16 Bible study looks at Paul's appeal to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus. Paul was an apostle and could have commanded Philemon what to do. But instead, he asks him. 

Join us to learn…

The word forgiveness is not found in the book of Philemon, but the principle of Christian forgiveness permeates throughout. 

In this letter, you will see that the principles of Christian love and kind…

This Bible study on Titus 3:8-15 looks at the importance of focusing on important issues and not getting sidetracked.

There are many things that can derail us from living fruitful lives for the Lord. …

This Bible study on Titus 3:1-7 looks at how the gospel transforms our life in mind, attitude, and behavior toward others. God gives us high standards to follow such as being perfectly courteous towa…

 This Titus 2:11-15 Bible study reminds us of the grace of God in our life. God's grace appeared in the flesh in the form of Jesus Christ. Those who experience that grace will not ever be the same.

He…

Titus 2:6-10 continues looking at the roles of believers in the church, focusing on young men and servants. Also, what does the Bible say about slaves? 

Learn how the Bible speaks out about slavery an…

Titus 2:1-5 Bible study looks at the roles of each member in a healthy church. No one should consider that their role is insignificant. Every single believer has a part to play from the older men and…

Titus 1:9-16 Bible study looks at how church leaders are to deal with false teaching. Many churches have gone astray because leaders haven't held on to God's Word firmly as Paul commands them to do h…

Titus 1:1-8 Bible study looks at Paul's greeting, his relationship with Titus, and instructions on the qualifications for church elders. A healthy church begins with healthy leadership.

We look at som…

Daniel 12 Bible study looks at two important end-time topics, the tribulation and the final resurrection. Knowing that death is not the end and all people, believers and unbelievers, will be raised t…